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Advanced Beauty Therapy: ITEC Level 3 Diploma

Course Summary

This Full-time Beauty Therapy course is for those who want to become qualified Beauty Therapists. The main part of your programme consists of underpinning knowledge and understanding alongside the development of practical skills within a salon environment treating paying clients.

Level 2 in Beauty (either Technical or Merits at VRQ or equivalent) plus a good command of the English language.

With a Level 3 course you will be able to seek employment as a Beauty Therapist in a variety of settings such as a beauty salon, health and leisure centre, hotel or a cruise liner. You will also be able to progress to more advanced courses or training.

Next steps/progression routes to include:

  • Level 4 Diploma in Advanced Skincare
  • Level 4 Diploma in Spa and Salon Management
  • Level 4 Certificate in Laser and Light Treatment for Skin Rejuvenation
  • Level 4 Certificate in Laser and Light Treatment for Hair Removal
  • Level 4 Certificate in Radio Frequency
  • Level 4 Certificate in Skin Needling
  • Level 4 Certificate in Ultrasound
  • Level 5 Certificate in Advanced Blemish Removal
  • Level 5 Certificate in Laser Tattoo Removal

Potential career routes in the Hair and Beauty industry:

  • Airlines and cruise ships
  • Barber
  • Beautician
  • Beauty therapist
  • Cosmetics / retail
  • Facial treatments
  • Fashion
  • Hairdresser
  • Image consultant
  • Make-up artist
  • Manicures
  • Massages
  • Nail technicians
  • Salon manager
  • Receptionist
  • Salons
  • Spas
  • Stylist
  • Television, film, theatre

Fees for Academic Year 2023/24
£3,325

*Exam fee included

Concession: NO
Government Subsidised: YES
Student Loan Available: YES

Please note: Fees are for 2023/24 entry and apply to students eligible for home fee status. For more information about financial support for students, please click here.

The units are as followed -

  • Provide body massage
  • Provide massage using pre-blended aromatherapy oils
  • Provide spa treatments
  • Provide body and facial electrotherapy treatments
  • Apply stone therapy massage
  • Apply microdermabrasion
  • Monitor and maintain health and safety practice in the salon
  • Client care and communication in beauty-related industries
  • Working in the beauty related industries.

Towards the end of the course you will be assessed by a series of multiple choice exams, and a final practical exam undertaken with an external examiner from ITEC.

You will be expected to purchase your own textbooks and various pieces of equipment and tools. You will also need to purchase a uniform - tunic, trousers and shoes, which will be discussed at interview.

Students are recommended to take out student insurance (approximately £35), which covers students for client work and practice of skills outside college. The tutor will advise you about this at the commencement of course.

Please note that Learning Support staff are not routinely allocated to part time courses.

Disclaimer:

This Nescot College website describes the facilities and courses which the College intends to offer during the academic year commencing Autumn 2024. The web pages are prepared in advance of the academic year to which they relate and every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in these pages is helpful, fair and accurate at the time of printing. However, this information is subject to change over time.

Nescot will take reasonable steps to provide the courses and services as described, however, the College cannot guarantee the provision of any course or facility. Some circumstances, such as staff changes, resource limitations and other factors over which the College has no control, such as industrial action or a change in the law or the level of demand for a particular programme or module (please note that this list is non-exhaustive), may result in the College having to withdraw or change aspects of the programmes, modules and/or student services detailed on the website. This could include, but not necessarily be limited to, programme/module content, staffing, the location where the programme/module is taught or the manner of teaching delivery, and the facilities provided to deliver or support the programme. Where circumstances demand an unavoidable change or where it is necessary for the College to discontinue a programme of study, Nescot will take all reasonable steps to minimise the effect and all proposed changes will be notified to potential applicants who have registered an interest in the relevant programme at the earliest possible opportunity as well as being reflected on the College’s website. In addition, any changes between the website and the proposed course and services will be notified to applicants at the time of making an offer.

All prices quoted may be subject to change and you will be notified of any such change when any offer of a place is made to you by Nescot.

Should you become a student of the College, this notice shall be a term of any contract between you and Nescot. Any offer of a place at the College shall be subject to the student enrolment conditions and the College’s rules and regulations as amended from time to time. A copy of the Nescot’s current terms and conditions can be obtained in writing from Nescot, Quality Office, Reigate Road, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 3DS.

Last updated - 24/01/2024

Overview

  • Course Code:

    N4227

  • Study type:

    Part Time

  • Award:

    ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Beauty Therapy

  • Awarded by:

    ITEC

  • Course length:

    One Year - daytime course

  • Start date:

    September 2024
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  • Course Code:

    N4227

  • Study type:

    Part Time

  • Award:

    ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Beauty Therapy

  • Awarded by:

    ITEC

  • Course length:

    One Year - daytime course

  • Start date:

    September 2024

Level 2 in Beauty (either Technical or Merits at VRQ or equivalent) plus a good command of the English language.

With a Level 3 course you will be able to seek employment as a Beauty Therapist in a variety of settings such as a beauty salon, health and leisure centre, hotel or a cruise liner. You will also be able to progress to more advanced courses or training.

Next steps/progression routes to include:

  • Level 4 Diploma in Advanced Skincare
  • Level 4 Diploma in Spa and Salon Management
  • Level 4 Certificate in Laser and Light Treatment for Skin Rejuvenation
  • Level 4 Certificate in Laser and Light Treatment for Hair Removal
  • Level 4 Certificate in Radio Frequency
  • Level 4 Certificate in Skin Needling
  • Level 4 Certificate in Ultrasound
  • Level 5 Certificate in Advanced Blemish Removal
  • Level 5 Certificate in Laser Tattoo Removal

Potential career routes in the Hair and Beauty industry:

  • Airlines and cruise ships
  • Barber
  • Beautician
  • Beauty therapist
  • Cosmetics / retail
  • Facial treatments
  • Fashion
  • Hairdresser
  • Image consultant
  • Make-up artist
  • Manicures
  • Massages
  • Nail technicians
  • Salon manager
  • Receptionist
  • Salons
  • Spas
  • Stylist
  • Television, film, theatre

Fees for Academic Year 2023/24
£3,325

*Exam fee included

Concession: NO
Government Subsidised: YES
Student Loan Available: YES

Please note: Fees are for 2023/24 entry and apply to students eligible for home fee status. For more information about financial support for students, please click here.

The units are as followed -

  • Provide body massage
  • Provide massage using pre-blended aromatherapy oils
  • Provide spa treatments
  • Provide body and facial electrotherapy treatments
  • Apply stone therapy massage
  • Apply microdermabrasion
  • Monitor and maintain health and safety practice in the salon
  • Client care and communication in beauty-related industries
  • Working in the beauty related industries.

Towards the end of the course you will be assessed by a series of multiple choice exams, and a final practical exam undertaken with an external examiner from ITEC.

You will be expected to purchase your own textbooks and various pieces of equipment and tools. You will also need to purchase a uniform - tunic, trousers and shoes, which will be discussed at interview.

Students are recommended to take out student insurance (approximately £35), which covers students for client work and practice of skills outside college. The tutor will advise you about this at the commencement of course.

Please note that Learning Support staff are not routinely allocated to part time courses.

Disclaimer:

This Nescot College website describes the facilities and courses which the College intends to offer during the academic year commencing Autumn 2024. The web pages are prepared in advance of the academic year to which they relate and every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in these pages is helpful, fair and accurate at the time of printing. However, this information is subject to change over time.

Nescot will take reasonable steps to provide the courses and services as described, however, the College cannot guarantee the provision of any course or facility. Some circumstances, such as staff changes, resource limitations and other factors over which the College has no control, such as industrial action or a change in the law or the level of demand for a particular programme or module (please note that this list is non-exhaustive), may result in the College having to withdraw or change aspects of the programmes, modules and/or student services detailed on the website. This could include, but not necessarily be limited to, programme/module content, staffing, the location where the programme/module is taught or the manner of teaching delivery, and the facilities provided to deliver or support the programme. Where circumstances demand an unavoidable change or where it is necessary for the College to discontinue a programme of study, Nescot will take all reasonable steps to minimise the effect and all proposed changes will be notified to potential applicants who have registered an interest in the relevant programme at the earliest possible opportunity as well as being reflected on the College’s website. In addition, any changes between the website and the proposed course and services will be notified to applicants at the time of making an offer.

All prices quoted may be subject to change and you will be notified of any such change when any offer of a place is made to you by Nescot.

Should you become a student of the College, this notice shall be a term of any contract between you and Nescot. Any offer of a place at the College shall be subject to the student enrolment conditions and the College’s rules and regulations as amended from time to time. A copy of the Nescot’s current terms and conditions can be obtained in writing from Nescot, Quality Office, Reigate Road, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 3DS.

Last updated - 24/01/2024

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